Sr. Technical Support EngineerEdgeCast Networks

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SCOPE OF POSITION

The EdgeCast Senior Technical Support Engineer is an advanced technical individual responsible for addressing and resolving complex application and network problems on the EdgeCast CDN. The Senior Technical Support Engineer needs to have intimate knowledge of the internet and networking protocols along with excellent communication skills, allowing them to perform in-depth troubleshooting of intricate caching and streaming problems directly with customers. This position has the possibility of working remotely.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Be the primary Senior Technical contact for EdgeCast working to resolve technical issues related to EdgeCast?s products and infrastructure as reported by our customers? technical staff or escalated from the EdgeCast NOC
Work with various subject matter experts to resolve escalated issues within the time constraints of the defined service level agreements
Develop methods and best practices for delivering outstanding customer service. Specifically the scripting and automating of tasks where relevant.
Active participation in knowledge creation and sharing internal to the team and wider audience.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned product/service offerings, work with product management to ensure new EdgeCast services/features can be effectively supported

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in CS, MIS or relevant engineering/science fields
3+ years experience in technical support, engineering, IT or project management working with Internet technologies
At least 3 years of prior customer-facing experience.
Possess a full understanding of web environments and architectures along with expert knowledge of HTTP, Flash/WMS, FTP, DNS, and other internet protocols
Experience with both Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
Knowledge of web programming (HTML, javascript, ASP, JSP)
Experience with Perl, Python and other scripting languages
Experience with RTMP, Apple HLS, Adobe HDS, MPEG DASH, Microsoft Smooth Streaming
Focus on rich media delivery a plus
Previous experience in a CDN preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Organized and motivated team player, with the ability to manage multiple projects while paying close attention to detail
Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
Resource oriented persona with the ability to adapt to a constantly changing technical environment
Strong communicator (both verbal and written) skills is a must
Willingness to learn and help take ownership of knowledge of new technologies and processes from the Development team
Energetic and fast paced individual who thrives in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment